MDF has officially rolled out pianos on to the sidewalks of downtown Missoula! "Three pianos painted by local artists were recently debuted in Downtown Missoula. They are located in the new Missoula Art Park adjacent to Adventure Cycling Association (150 E. Pine); at Mountain Line's Downtown Transit Center (200 W. Pine); and near Worden's Market & Deli (451 N. Higgins). The pianos are tuned and ready for play." Be on the lookout for these fun pieces, public interaction with the pianos is welcome. Click for More Information!

This Week at The Roxy Theater

Wednesday, July 5th, 8pm

Blue is the Warmest Color

Thursday, July 6th, 11:00am

The Lego Batman Movie

For more information on showtimes and tickets, head over to The Roxy Theater's,
Website!

Thursday, July 6th, 5:15pm"Join the MMAC Thursday for a special tour of Looney Toones with featured artist and former chair of the University of Montana School of Art, Jim Todd". Tour will take place in the Meloy Gallery at the PARTV building. Head to their, Website! for more information.

Arts and Economic Prosperity in Missoula// Americans for the Arts Report

Arts Mean Business! Americans for the Arts has released a report on Arts and Economic Prosperity here in Missoula. It includes data on "the economic impact of nonprofit art and cultural organizations and their audiences".

We are so thrilled to have been a part of this report & proud of our little town. Missoula, Montana is taking the art world by storm. Take a moment to check it out!

Join the NRHC as they host Montana Conversations program "Meagher of the Sword: Montana's First Acting Governor" with actor and singer/songwriter, Neil Lewing. For more information head over to NRHC's website, Website!

Inside Out: Neo-Outsider Art a Group Show by Montana Artists // Zootown Arts Community CenterFriday, July 14th, 5:30pm

Join the ZACC in welcoming a new exhibit! This show consists of 6 Montana artists. Their work is spontaneous, playful and intense; encouraging new ways of thinking. This show will be up for your viewing pleasure the entire month of July. Here is a link to the ZACC's
Website!

The Northside/Westside Block Party is an annual event in honor of the Northside and Westside neighborhoods of Missoula. North First Street between The ZACC and The Northside Kettlehouse will be closed down July 15th from 3-9 pm. There will be food, beverages, musical guests, and activities for all ages! For more information on this fun evening, head over to the ZACC's
Website!

MAM Voices in Contemporary Art Book Club invites you to join author Gayle Morrison who will lead the discussion about the true story of the late Jerry Daniels, known by his CIA call sign, "Hog".This book club coincides with the exhibit, "From Flower Cloth to Story Cloth: Hmong Textiles in the MAM Collection."

Glacier Symphony welcomes you this weekend to bring friends, family, and a picnic to enjoy summer concerts on Rebecca Farm. For more information, check out the website listed above.

39th Annual SummerFair // Yellowstone Art MuseumBillings, MTJuly 7th, 8th, and 9th/ Website!If you are in the Billings area the weekend of July 7th, 8th, and 9th, be sure to check out the SummerFair, hosted by the YAM! The weekend will be full of artists, community groups, food vendors, live music, and more. Check out the website linked above for more details.

The Hockaday Museum of Art invites you to their annual Arts in the Park Festival. It is the premiere arts, crafts, and music festival in Kalispell. There will also be food vendors! Head to the website linked above for more details.

Sweet Pea Festival is celebrating its 40th Anniversary!
This year, a juried art show will be held in the Jessie Wilber and Lobby Galleries. The exhibit will recognize great artists from our region that have supported Sweet Pea and the Emerson for decades.